Ben Selling (1852[1] or April 29, 1853 – 1931) was a businessman, philanthropist, civil rights advocate, and politician in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Because his father needed his help in the store, Selling was unable to finish his education at Portland Academy.

[6][7] Like her husband, Matilda Hess Selling was deeply involved in Portland's Jewish community.

She was a member of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), serving as the president of its Portland chapter from 1906 to 1908.

[1] Portland historian E. Kimbark MacColl remarked the choice of Selling was ironic because he "possessed none of the acquisitive instincts ... associated with the realty trade.

[18] In January 1916, Selling became treasurer of a committee to raise funds for Jews in Eastern Europe displaced by World War I.

[2][22] He ran for the United States Senate in 1912, losing by a few hundred votes to Harry Lane.